Stout-Fisher Rematch Headlines UFC Fight Night in Florida on June 12

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SPENCER FISHER vs. SAM STOUT re-match


With over 20 pro fights to his name in just four years, Spencer “The King” Fisher is one of the most active lightweights in mixed martial arts today. That description can also apply to his aggressive fighting style, which led to two Fight of the Year candidates in 2006 as he went to war in successive bouts against Sam Stout and Matt Wiman. Fisher finished off 2006 with an emphatic first round TKO win over Dan Lauzon at UFC 64 in October, and though he suffered a setback when he was stopped by Hermes Franca in January, the Bettendorf, Iowa resident plans on extracting some payback from the man who gave him his first UFC loss, Sam “Hands of Stone” Stout.

“Fighting in this sport, you want to be the best, and that’s what I strive to be, so fighting as the main event for UFC Fight Night is a dream come true,” said Fisher. “I’m excited about this fight. I am going to go out there and try to submit him as fast as possible.”

Stout is the North American Welterweight Kickboxing champion, the Canadian lightweight Muay Thai champion and the Canadian lightweight mixed martial arts champion. He is an excellent striker and seven of his eight MMA victories have come by knockout. This 23-year old striking ace, who is 1-1 in the Octagon, hopes to duplicate his March 2006 win over Spencer Fisher and send the respected Team MFS fighter back to the drawing board.

“I’m twice the fighter I was when we fought last time. I beat him by majority decision, but I’m excited to fight him again. To beat him twice would be great!” said Stout. “Being the main event, there is always a little more pressure, but I fight best that way. I’m looking forward to giving the millions of fans watching a finish June 12.”

In a featured bout, Jon Fitch will face Brazilian Roan Carneiro in a three round welterweight battle. Fitch carries a simple philosophy when it comes to fighting, stating, “I fight like a thief. If you leave a window
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open I will crawl through it and make you pay.” So far, that approach has worked like a charm as the former Division I wrestler from Purdue has compiled five straight wins in the UFC without a loss, the most recent being a submission win over Luigi Fioravanti at UFC 68 in March of this year. But to continue his upward climb in the sport’s most competitive division, 28-year old Fitch must get by tough BJJ expert Roan Carneiro.

Once Rio de Janeiro native Carneiro got a foothold in the world’s most competitive sport, he ran off a five-fight win streak that stamped him as a fighter to watch. With tenacity, talent, and a devastating Anaconda choke, this 29-year entered the Octagon for the first time in April and defeated standout veteran Rich Clementi. Now he faces Fitch and looks to establish himself as one of the best 170-pounders in the UFC.

The remaining bouts for UFC Fight Night will be announced shortly. All bouts are subject to change.


good to see stout back in the ufc, i dont see why this fight would be any different then the first one

[Dat Dude]

If Fisher loses to Stout then he's in trouble. Just think he was one win away from a title shot when he fought Hermes Franca and now if he loses he'll drop pretty significantly in the lightweight rankings.

[Gmunit]

I think Spencer will beat Stout this time, Sam's only chance is an early KO IMO, I odn't think he has the gas tank to beat Spencer

Spencer HAS the time now to cut the weight properly and will. His ground game will prevail

but at the same time, I know Stout so i'll be rooting for him again

EDIT: OH AND.....

Originally Posted by Dat Dude

If Fisher loses to Stout then he's in trouble. Just think he was one win away from a title shot when he fought Hermes Franca and now if he loses he'll drop pretty significantly in the lightweight rankings.

Stout was only one fight away too when he lost to Florian

[DW]

this is bullshit....Fitch should be headlining

[Gmunit]

Originally Posted by theDonTurtle

this is bullshit....Fitch should be headlining

LOL, but i totally agree, he's taken the UFC shit for long enough, his time is NOW

[NixHex]

I like the Fitch v Carneiro fight, gonna be a good one for people to finally get to see what Fitch is about.

I think Fisher will sub Stout this time around, Fisher took the last fight on like 2 weeks (?) notice, cut a bunch of weight quick, and still went to a Decision.

[Gmunit]

Originally Posted by g'nightXX

I like the Fitch v Carneiro fight, gonna be a good one for people to finally get to see what Fitch is about.

I think Fisher will sub Stout this time around, Fisher took the last fight on like 2 weeks (?) notice, cut a bunch of weight quick, and still went to a Decision.

pretty sure it was like 2 days notice

[NixHex]

Originally Posted by gmunit

pretty sure it was like 2 days notice

That's what I was thinkin but I wasn't sure, so I was throwing out a safe estimate. Appreciate it.

[808botz]

Too bad they didnt make a Fisher vs Roger H fight.

[Nate_Deezy]

Originally Posted by 808botz

Too bad they didnt make a Fisher vs Roger H fight.

Hopefully their paths will cross sometime in the future....that would definitely be a memorable encounter.